as in believers
one who professes a religious faith
makes the case that one need not be a religionist to have basic moral values
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believers
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Brandon Hagel also earned himself a lot of believers at 4 Nations, leaving him nearly a lock, too.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Picaud said the cathedral welcomes both believers and visitors, and hosts religious services throughout each day.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Religionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religionists. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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